Heraldry
Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.
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31st Jul 2021 - "Strong", "Determined" and "Brave" (to a point of question), The Bull was used to portray those attributes. Painted in a “natural” color, …
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31st Jul 2021 - These are Arms “awarded” for achieving some “merit or grace” from a Sovereign or Ruler. They are technically an award for batt …
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31st Jul 2021 - Alliance Arms are Coats of Arms or Shields that are Marshaled together to show the unity or support of two Families. Marriage does NOT have to be incl …
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31st Jul 2021 - Arms of Office are Coats of Arms or Shields that accompany a specific Office or Position – a Holder serves. They are to be used in the official …
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31st Jul 2021 - Despite ”modern” terminology, a “Blasted” image in Heraldry refers to a Tree. The Tree when used as “Blasted” cann …
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31st Jul 2021 - These were blankets placed over a Knights Warhorse. They were made of heavy cloth or silk, and featured a Knights Arms or Crest embroidered on the low …
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31st Jul 2021 - The “allusion” of “Defamed” being “dishonored”, is also applied to a degree in it's Heraldic image. When a Charge …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen frequently in Heraldry, to “Bell” or if a Crest or Arms are “Belled” - is meant to convey that Bell imagery is used. They …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another Heraldic term that means the opposite of what it's “modern” usage is – in The Middle Ages, when an image on Arms or Crests w …
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31st Jul 2021 - To be “Armed” in Heraldic terms, does NOT mean the same as is applied to today's standards. In fact, to “be Armed” meant to th …
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31st Jul 2021 - There were 2 distinct images that could convey the water source. The first was a Roundel (or circle), with 5 wavy lines of alternate color. The second …
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31st Jul 2021 - These were small Charges on a larger Field (or a Large Charge on a smaller Field) – arraigned or place so that they do not obscure a larger simi …